European Patent Office

J 0002/08 (Pending application/SONY) of 10.12.2010

European Case Law Identifier
ECLI:EP:BA:2010:J000208.20101210
Date of decision
10 December 2010
Case number
J 0002/08
Petition for review of
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Application number
05027368.9
IPC class
G06F 11/273
Language of proceedings
English
Distribution
No distribution (D)
OJ versions
No OJ links found
Abstracts for this decision
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Application title
Device diagnostics
Applicant name
Sony Deutschland GmbH
Opponent name
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Board
3.1.01
Headnote
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Keywords
Pending earlier application (yes)
Divisional application
Appeal period
Catchword
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ORDER

For these reasons it is decided that:

1. The decision under appeal is set aside.

2. The noting of loss of rights pursuant to Rule 69(1) EPC 1973 dated 25 April 2006 is set aside.

3. Application No. 01102231.6 is to be regarded as a pending earlier European patent application pursuant to Rule 25(1) EPC 1973 with respect to the present application.

4. The case is remitted to the department of first instance for further prosecution.